Indian name meaning
Renuka
♀ GirlRe·nu·ka · 3 syllables
The mother of Parashurama
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| R | e | n | u | k | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
2 + 5 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Renuka carries the name number 3.
About the name Renuka
Renuka is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The mother of Parashurama.”
Spoken aloud it is Re·nu·ka — 3 syllables. Renuka turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renuka mean?
Renuka means “The mother of Parashurama.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Renuka a boy or a girl name?
Renuka is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Renuka?
Renuka is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Renuka?
Renuka has 3 syllables and is said as Re·nu·ka.
What is the numerology number of the name Renuka?
In the Chaldean system, Renuka has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Renuka a common name in India?
Renuka appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Renuka?
For a brother to Renuka, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachit, Radhe, Raghav or Dhyan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Renuka?
Anika, Bhoomika, Devika or Sanika share Renuka's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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